Joe Greene
Old Hickory,TN
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in merchandising, sales, and inventory management. Adept at cultivating customer relationships and implementing effective marketing strategies that drive engagement and revenue growth across diverse retail environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Five Below
Hendersonville, Tennessee
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated merchandising displays to increase customer engagement and boost sales.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability and enhance turnover.
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high customer satisfaction.
Picker
Amazon Warehouse
Mount Juliet, TN
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Picked items for customer orders to ensure timely shipping.
Self Employed Owner/Operator
Drifting Creations
Hendersonville, TN
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed online sales for diverse product range
- Managed daily operations and logistics for custom creations and projects.
- Developed unique design concepts tailored to client specifications and preferences.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate materials for production needs.
Sales and Marketing Associate
Sysco Nashville
Nashville, TN
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Developed targeted marketing strategies to effectively promote Sysco Nas products and services, increasing brand visibility.
- Acquired new customers while informing existing customers about current trends and available items, enhancing overall customer engagement.
- Generated detailed reports on sales performance metrics, providing insights into revenue growth and conversion rates to inform strategic decisions.
- Responsible for keeping customers current on their accounts payable.
- Coordinated daily deliveries of requested items to managers and chefs in the food service industry.
Food Broker
Select Food Sales and Marketing
Hendersonville, TN
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Represented manufacturers to Wholesale Food and Restaurant suppliers.
- Responsible for demonstrating products that were in stock at a distributor to their customer base.
- Ensured availability of new items from manufacturers in distributor inventory. from Manufacturer into stock at Distributor.
- Coordinated all aspects of yearly food shows for distributor, providing customers with comprehensive product exposure and engagement.
Sales and Marketing Associate
Sysco Gulf Coast
Geneva, AL
06.2008 - 09.2011
- Coordinated daily with managers and chefs in the food service industry to ensure timely delivery of necessary items.
- Acquired new customers and informed existing customers about current trends and offerings.
- Updated customers on their accounts payable status regularly.
Sales and Marketing Associate
Sysco Central Alabama
Calera, AL
09.1999 - 06.2008
- Facilitated communication between managers and chefs to ensure timely delivery of requested items in the food service industry on a daily basis providing them with items that they were needing to be delivered the next day.
- Acquired new customers and kept current customers informed about new trends and product offerings.
- Updated customers on their accounts payable status.
Bar Manager/Bartender
ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB
Windermere, FL
12.1993 - 06.1999
- Oversaw Men Only Bar and Grill, providing a welcoming atmosphere for patrons while maintaining quality service.
- Dealt with high-end members and their guests on a daily basis offering them food and drink items.
- Oversaw inventory management and enforced club regulations.
Regional Sales Manager and Trainer
Fotozines
Windermere, FL
11.1987 - 06.1993
- Oversaw 21 theme park locations throughout the East Coast and Central United States.
- Recruited managers and conducted staff training at all locations.
- Analyzed financial performance to ensure profitability at each location.
Education
Some College - Business
Longwood University
Farmville, VAFerguson High School
Newport News, VASkills
- Sales
- Management
- Inventory Management
- Pricing strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability to change
- Time management
Awards
- Torchbearer Club Sysco, 07/01/07, Top 2% in sales Nationwide
- Presidents club Sysco, 06/01/06, Maintained 20% profit and 20% growth for the year
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
Five Below
09.2025 - Current
Picker
Amazon Warehouse
11.2021 - 08.2024
Self Employed Owner/Operator
Drifting Creations
10.2018 - 11.2021
Sales and Marketing Associate
Sysco Nashville
10.2014 - 10.2018
Food Broker
Select Food Sales and Marketing
10.2011 - 10.2014
Sales and Marketing Associate
Sysco Gulf Coast
06.2008 - 09.2011
Sales and Marketing Associate
Sysco Central Alabama
09.1999 - 06.2008
Bar Manager/Bartender
ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB
12.1993 - 06.1999
Regional Sales Manager and Trainer
Fotozines
11.1987 - 06.1993
Some College - Business
Longwood University
Ferguson High School